Gozo Tourism Association chairman Paul Scicluna, addressing the annual general meeting, spoke about the need to keep improving every type of connectivity to the island and stated that the association is in favour of more connectivity, especially by the introduction of an airlink.

Gozo Minister Justyne Caruana.Gozo Minister Justyne Caruana.

Mr Scicluna mentioned that the GTA was commemorating its 20th anniversary this year and stressed the need for an upgrade of tourism establishments in order to maintain a sustainable tourism industry in Gozo. 

The meeting, held at the Grand Hotel, Mġarr, was also addressed by Gozo Minister Justyne Caruana, Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi and Malta Tourism Authority chairman Gavin Gulia.

The members and distinguished guests present were also given a presentation on industry updates and developments, with a focus on Gozo tourism by Leslie Vella and Carlo Micallef from the MTA.

Dr Mizzi spoke about the initiatives being undertaken by his ministry together with the Gozo Ministry and the MTA to continue sustaining Gozo’s tourism sector. While commending the contribution of the GTA towards tourism in Gozo, Dr Mizzi stressed the need to continue diversifying arrivals by exploring new markets like the Polish and Hungarian ones, and therefore the GTA participation in international tourism fairs should extend and cover such markets. 

In her concluding speech, Dr Caruana said the numbers of tourist arrivals needed to be complemented with events in Gozo, something her ministry was delivering on regular basis. She stressed that the tourism industry in Gozo needed to be sustained by the ongoing upkeep of the touristic product.

Dr Caruana said that the introduction of the fourth ferry to complement the present fleet and a helicopter service between Malta and Gozo were additions to further  improve the connectivity.  

While auguring more achievements to the GTA, she said all stakeholders needed to continue delivering in a synergised approach for the benefit of Gozitan tourism.  

GTA CEO Joe Muscat delivered an audiovisual presentation on the performance of the association during 2018 and gave an overview of the Gozitan touristic performance. He also gave a detailed report of the work and initiatives undertaken by the association over the past year.

The financial report was read by the treasurer, Joe Muscat Sammut.

The GTA council for 2019 is made up of Karl Azzopardi, Marvic Borg, Mark Busuttil, Michaela Cordina, Ludgard Gatt, Mario Loporto, Joseph Mercieca, Joseph Muscat Sammut, Joe Rapa, Konrad Scicluna, Paul Scicluna, Pauline Spiteri and Amand Veranneman.  

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